Job Description

Role: Junior SOC Analyst
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Interview: Phone/Skype
Job Type: Contact/W2

JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst is a cybersecurity professional who monitors and responds to security threats to an organization's IT infrastructure:
Detect threats
Monitor networks and systems for signs of attack, and review security alerts for potential incidents
Respond to threats
Investigate security incidents, identify the root cause, and contain the threat
Improve security
Propose measures to strengthen security structures, and monitor current vulnerabilities
SOC analysts typically work 24/7 and are a critical part of the SOC team. They use a variety of tools to analyze alerts and suspicious activities, including network protocol analyzers like Wireshark.
SOC analysts may be organized into tiers, with entry-level analysts in Tier 1. Tier 1 analysts monitor event logs and escalate incidents to Tier 2 analysts for further investigation. Tier 3 analysts handle more complex incidents and may improve the detection capabilities of security tools.
SOC analysts need to keep up with the latest cyber threats and developments, which may require continuing education or professional development.
Detect threats
Monitor networks and systems for signs of attack, and review security alerts for potential incidents
Respond to threats
Investigate security incidents, identify the root cause, and contain the threat
Improve security
Propose measures to strengthen security structures, and monitor current vulnerabilities
Detect threats
Monitor networks and systems for signs of attack, and review security alerts for potential incidents
Respond to threats
Investigate security incidents, identify the root cause, and contain the threat
Improve security
Propose measures to strengthen security structures, and monitor current vulnerabilities

Additional Information

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